Mill B North Fork Trail

I can't believe I ignored Mill B North Fork Trail for so long.  It is a wonderful hiking trail (like so many in our canyons) located 4.4 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon.  Parking for this hike is found right in the middle of the S - curve.  Climb up a few rough stairs and cross the highway to the north.  Look both ways before you cross the road kids!  This is also where Hidden Falls is located so make sure you take a look at the falls either before or after hiking Mill B North Fork Trail.  The trail starts off steep by climbing another series of stairs but soon the trail becomes more of a gradual up following a pretty stream then through a forest of tall firs.  This canyon is south facing which makes for a perfect late fall hike, especially when the sun is shining on a crisp, cool day.  After about 1 mile you will come to the first overlook on a rock outcrop about 20 feet to the right of the main trail.  Great views of Big Cottonwood Canyon.  We hiked for about 2 1/4 miles before turning around but the trail continues on and after about 3.5 miles will hook up with the Desolation trail coming from Millcreek Canyon.  I seriously can't wait to explore this trail again - with a little more daylight and at least make it to the Desolation trail junction.

Mill B North Fork trail heading in the direction of Millcreek Canyon

Lovely forest

More lovely forest!

A little bit of an obstacle on the trail.

Fuzzy caterpillar almost got stepped on.

Looking down on a very hazy Salt Lake valley.

Looking down on the S - curve and parking for Mill B North Fork trail.

Make sure to take a peak at Hidden Falls!  It is pretty awesome!!

I'll end with a favorite quote from Henry David Thoreau. "It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."  Open eyes to the beauty of nature that surrounds us.